I've had diabetes since age 5. Diabetes is caused when the pancreas stops producing insulin (in the case of Type I, the type I have) or when the body is unable to use the insulin produced (in Type II). Thanks to strict blood glucose monitoring and attention to my diet when I first developed diabetes, I have remained complication-free for 30 years. I haven't always been a "good" diabetic. I went through a stage I call "diabetes denial" when I was in my 20s, a reaction to the strict monitoring of my diet and blood sugar testing when I was living with my parents. But today, thanks to support from my friends, especially my boyfriend John, I am getting back to a regular regime of blood sugar testing and diet monitoring. Sure I "cheat" sometimes and eat chocolate or cookies or cake, but I adjust my insulin to cover for it and usually get away with it - though not always.

In January of 2000 I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and in January 2001 I was diagnosed with asthma.

I hope the information here is helpful, and I am always looking for more links, so if you have any suggestions, feel free to email me.

• Asperger's Syndrome is a type of autism. Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support
• Living With Diabetes
• Monitoring Diabetes Happenings in Cyberspace
• Hypostasis This is a site that includes articles about living with diabetes, useful links, and a forum for people with diabetes to post their questions, comments and concerns.
• The Asthma Society of Canada
• Non Verbal Learning Disorder A page to create awareness of this learning disability.
• Fibromyalgia at about.com
• Dyspraxia Foundation
• The Bridges For Women Society An amazing program for abuse survivors featuring employment training, lifeskills, and tons and tons of emotional support.

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